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Product Name: Ethylene Glycol Ethyl Ether Acetate
Chemical Formula: C8H16O4
Synonyms: 2-Ethoxyethyl Acetate, EGEEA
CAS Number: 111-15-9
Recommended Use: Industrial solvent, coating additive, ink production, electronics cleaning agent
Supplier Information: Name, address, emergency contact phone, and details for chemical handling support are presented by manufacturing companies, often listed on the container and safety manual.
Emergency Contact: National chemical emergency hotline, local poison center, or CHEMTREC.
Classification: Flammable liquid, acute toxicant (inhalation, oral, dermal), eye and respiratory irritant
Hazard Statements: Causes serious eye and skin irritation, may damage fertility or unborn child, toxic if swallowed, harmful if inhaled, may cause respiratory irritation, flammable liquid and vapor
Pictograms: Flame, exclamation mark, health hazard
Signal Word: Danger
Precautionary Statements: Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames; avoid breathing fumes or contact with skin; wear face protection; wash thoroughly after handling; seek medical attention if feeling unwell; store locked up and in a well-ventilated place
Chemical Name: Ethylene Glycol Ethyl Ether Acetate
Concentration: 99–100%
CAS Number: 111-15-9
Impurities: Incomplete combustion byproducts, possible traces of unreacted starting materials, usually less than 1%
Additives or Stabilizers: Not typically present in pure industrial-grade product
Inhalation: Move the person to fresh air immediately and monitor for breathing difficulties; administer oxygen if trained and necessary. Seek immediate medical attention if symptoms persist, such as coughing, headaches, or dizziness.
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing and wash exposed area well with soap and water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical help if irritation develops or lingers.
Eye Contact: Rinse eyes continuously with flowing water for at least 15 minutes, lifting upper and lower eyelids occasionally. Avoid rubbing eyes, and seek urgent medical evaluation.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Rinse mouth with water if the person is conscious. Get immediate medical assistance, as ingesting this solvent may affect nervous system and organ function.
General Notes: Always show the safety data sheet to attending physicians and have information ready for emergency responders.
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use dry chemical powder, alcohol-resistant foam, or carbon dioxide. Water spray may help cool exposed containers if safe, but prevent run-off water from reaching sewers.
Hazardous Combustion Products: Generates carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, formaldehyde, and toxic vapors under fire conditions.
Special Protective Equipment: Wear full protective gear and self-contained breathing apparatus when tackling chemical fires.
Firefighting Procedures: Don't approach containers suspected of being hot. Evacuate area and contain run-off.
Explosion Risks: Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air; static discharge during handling or insufficient ventilation increases risk.
Advice for Firefighters: Remain upwind, keep remnants of product away from drains.
Personal Precautions: Evacuate unnecessary personnel from the spill zone. Don protective clothing, goggles, gloves, and a respirator suited for organic vapors.
Spill Response: Ventilate area. Stop leak if safe. Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, or confined spaces. Absorb spilled material with inert absorbent (sand, earth, vermiculite). Collect in containers for disposal.
Cleaning Method: Clean minor residues with spill pads; dispose appropriately.
Environmental Precautions: Avoid discharge to environment. Notify authorities if spill reaches water systems.
Decontamination: Wash spill site after material pickup is complete. Properly dispose of contaminated tools, PPE, and cleanup waste.
Precautions: Keep away from flame, heat, or ignition sources. Handle in ventilated areas, minimizing vapor build-up. Ground containers when pouring or transferring.
Handling Advice: Use only for intended purposes. Avoid skin and eye contact, ingestion, and inhalation of vapors.
Storage Conditions: Store in cool, dry, well-ventilated location in tightly closed original containers. Keep out of direct sunlight, away from oxidizers, acids, and bases.
Container Requirements: Only use containers specifically designed and labeled for chemical solvents. Keep away from incompatible materials.
Hygiene Measures: Prohibit eating, drinking, or smoking at worksite. Wash hands thoroughly after use.
Occupational Exposure Limits: OSHA PEL: 100 ppm TWA; NIOSH REL and ACGIH TLV: 100 ppm (540 mg/m³)
Engineering Controls: Use chemical fume hoods, local exhaust ventilation, and process enclosures to limit exposure.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Wear organic vapor respirators for poor ventilation. Don chemical splash goggles, face shields, impermeable gloves (nitrile or butyl rubber), and coveralls.
Eye/Face Protection: Splash-proof safety goggles or full-face respirator for splash risk.
Skin Protection: Lab coat, long sleeves, closed footwear, chemical-resistant gloves.
Respiratory Protection: Use only approved air-purifying respirators with organic vapor cartridges for moderate exposure; supplied air systems for high risk or spills.
Other Controls: Emergency eyewash stations, safety showers, and routine monitoring for vapor buildup.
Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid
Odor: Mild sweet, ether-like scent
Odor Threshold: Approximately 5 ppm
pH: No data, typically neutral in water
Melting Point: –50°C
Boiling Point: 156°C
Flash Point: 49°C (closed cup)
Evaporation Rate: Moderate compared to water
Flammability: Classified as flammable liquid
Vapor Pressure: 2.1 mmHg at 20°C
Vapor Density: 4.9 (air = 1)
Relative Density: 0.97 g/cm³ at 20°C
Solubility: Miscible with water and most organic solvents
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): 0.32
Autoignition Temperature: 400°C
Decomposition Temperature: Not precisely reported
Viscosity: 1.7 mPa·s at 20°C
Chemical Stability: Chemically stable under recommended storage and use conditions
Reactivity: Combines readily with oxidizing agents; reacts strongly with acids and bases, leading to hazardous decomposition
Conditions to Avoid: Excessive heat, open flame, static discharge, sunlight
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizers (hydrogen peroxide, nitric acid), strong acids, alkalis
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Releases carbon oxides and other toxic fumes on thermal decomposition
Polymerization: Does not polymerize under normal storage or process handling
Exposure Routes: Inhalation, ingestion, dermal, eye contact
Acute Toxicity: Oral (rat LD50): 1,674 mg/kg; Dermal (rabbit LD50): 5,620 mg/kg; Inhalation (rat LC50): 12,000 mg/m³ (4 h)
Potential Health Effects: Eye/skin irritation, respiratory tract discomfort, headache, nausea, drowsiness; high doses may cause reproductive effects and central nervous system depression
Chronic Toxicity: May cause injury to kidneys, liver, and reproductive organs through repeated or prolonged exposure
Carcinogenic Status: Not listed by IARC, NTP, or OSHA as a human carcinogen
Sensitization: Rare, but possible with repeated skin contact
Mutagenicity/Reproductive Toxicity: Animal studies link with developmental toxicity; precaution urged regarding reproductive health and pregnancy
Other Health Data: Target organs: central nervous, reproductive, hepatic systems
Ecotoxicity: Toxic to aquatic organisms; documented fish LC50 (96 hr): 320 mg/L (Pimephales promelas)
Mobility in Soil: Moves easily through soil and may reach groundwater; high leaching potential
Persistence and Degradability: Moderately biodegradable; will break down in the environment but persistence may occur under certain conditions
Bioaccumulation Potential: Low due to high water solubility and low log Kow value
Other Adverse Effects: May lead to oxygen depletion in aquatic environments if released in quantity; deterioration of water quality noted in high exposure sites
Advice: Prevent release into soil, surface water, drains, and natural ecosystems; report large spills to regulatory authorities
Waste Handling: Classify waste before disposal under local regulations; incinerate absorbed or excess material at authorized chemical waste facility
Disposal Containers: Place waste in tightly sealed, appropriately labeled drums or containers
Methods for Disposal: Combust in a chemical incinerator with afterburner and gas scrubber, adhering to local and national rules
Prohibited Practices: Do not pour down household or industrial drains, or release to the wider environment
Special Considerations: Contaminated packaging and PPE should be handled as hazardous waste; recycling or reprocessing containers discouraged unless performed by qualified agencies
UN Number: 1171
UN Proper Shipping Name: Ethylene glycol monoethyl ether acetate
Transport Hazard Class: 3 (Flammable liquid)
Packing Group: III
Label or Placard: Flammable liquid symbol required
Marine Pollutant: No official classification, but best practices suggest caution
Special Provisions: Ensure container integrity, avoid high vibration or extreme temperature shifts during transit
Transport by Road/Rail: Must comply with U.S. DOT, ADR, RID
Air Transport (IATA/ICAO): Subject to special cargo transport rules for flammable liquids
Sea Transport (IMDG): Follows marine-specific rules for chemical solvents
Inventory Listings: Included in US TSCA Inventory, EINECS/ELINCS (EU), Canadian DSL, Australian AICS, Japanese ENCS, Korean ECL
OSHA Status: Hazardous chemical required for notification under Hazard Communication Standard
SARA Title III: Section 313 “Toxic” chemical; reportable under release or transfer circumstances
California Proposition 65: Listed as an agent known to cause developmental toxicity
WHMIS Classification (Canada): Class B2 (Flammable liquid), Class D2A/B (Toxic material)
Other Local Laws: Confirm compliance with specific region, national authorities, and workplace rules; adhere to tighter safety mandates in the EU and Asia regarding reproductive risks and workforce notification
Labeling Requirements: GHS-compliant label for workplace and transportation use, with description of specific hazards, PPE, first aid, and storage instructions
Additional Notes: Track updates on restrictions or bans for industrial and consumer uses in evolving chemical safety legislation
